hey chuck, i mostly use drift gear, corkies/yarn, been semi productive with it.. go light as possible on lead, which you pry allready know, and ive found out the fish i have hooked have been close to the bank, jus a observation..im not a expert, but like someone else said on one of the posts..keep hands clean, use scents to cover up yours..and i usually fish red & orange corkies for kings..sumtimes green and red combo..but its all preferance..hope this helps..tight lines..